Atari8bitCarts Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Not a good sign with how the insides are pushed back, etc. These things are 25+ years old. Have you contacted the seller? I hope the posted auction pic wasn't like that (case open, etc), and you got it very cheap. They might correct this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Not a good sign with how the insides are pushed back, etc. These things are 25+ years old. Have you contacted the seller? I hope the posted auction pic wasn't like that (case open, etc), and you got it very cheap. They might correct this. No I haven't contacted the seller. No the pics in the auction were not like this. It was smashed while shipping. I can't believe the seller would think nothing would happen to it while shipping. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grig Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Arrgghh ... the 810 is sturdy ... but not THAT sturdy. I had a 1050 shipped that way also, and yes it did break. Fortunately it still works (to this day!)so who knows, maybe you can take the housing apart and put it back together ... but of course you shouldn't have to! Not sure what people are thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Arrgghh ... the 810 is sturdy ... but not THAT sturdy. I had a 1050 shipped that way also, and yes it did break. Fortunately it still works (to this day!)so who knows, maybe you can take the housing apart and put it back together ... but of course you shouldn't have to! Not sure what people are thinking. Yea, I did that tonight. It looks better. Two of the screw towers broke inside. I'm going to try to super glue them at some point. If I have time tomorrow I will try the drive and see if it works. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I would contact the seller and send it back, better to get one that hasn't been dropped like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) I would contact the seller and send it back, better to get one that hasn't been dropped like that Unless they refund the cost plus shipping both ways it isn't worth my time and money. Allan Edited November 1, 2012 by Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grig Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Unless they refund the cost plus shipping both ways it isn't worth my time and money. Allan Yeah, agreed. The 810 is heavy. I hope the drive works. It's extremely well built inside and out so you have a fighting chance. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Best still have 810 cases iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Well I tried my 810 drive (with the right power supply) and it started smoking. I contacted the seller and sent him pictures. He refunded all my money and let me keep the drive. It was nice to have a somewhat happy ending. I never realized how big the 810s are. I got it cheap and was curious about them since I never had one. I don't think I'll bother trying to get another. They just take up to much room. I do need to get an 800 though. That's going to be hard since they are going for so much now. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Well, don't throw it away! There are probably lots of usable parts - like the front bezel, for one. I have lots of 800s... Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk40001 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 This is what I found in my post today. This absolutely beautifull, truly mint condition piece of hardware was purchased from another AA member beamer320i. Luckily I was not sleeping that night when this was listed on ebay UK. At that moment I knew I had to act fast. This machine has some nice mods done already including S-video, Sio-port voltage mod and Atarimax 32 in 1 OS. Additionaly, it was carefully retrobrighted. I felt like I was holding a new computer in my hands. I guess I do have a new main machine. Thanks Dom, you made my day!:-) http://jk40001.rajce.idnes.cz/nastenka/#1200xl_1.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 This machine has some nice mods done already including S-video, Sio-port voltage mod and Atarimax 32 in 1 OS. Additionaly, it was carefully retrobrighted. I felt like I was holding a new computer in my hands. My handiwork: glad you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBO Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well, I got Foft's stereo 65XE, and awaiting the delivery of a 600XL and of the 64k extension for the 600XL. Still hunting PAL 400 and 800 When I find these, I'll only miss a 1200XL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk40001 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 My handiwork: glad you like! Then this really carry your signature, very well done Sometimes it might be interesting to dig in past a little bit and know more about history of particular machine... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grig Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well, I got Foft's stereo 65XE, and awaiting the delivery of a 600XL and of the 64k extension for the 600XL. Still hunting PAL 400 and 800 When I find these, I'll only miss a 1200XL. The 1200xl is a nice computer, very sleek looking. I was lucky enough to get one in the box recently and it didn't cost me an arm or even a leg. Maybe a few fingers though ... Anyway, good luck on your quest! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerduck Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) Did a nice catch last week, it's all out of an old US Army inventory here in Germany. The 800 ist NTSC and M.U.L.E. sounds much better than on PAL one, The 400 is PAL (with 48k upgrade). Not in excellent condition, but both fully working. The 410 is early version (with handle) and the Tigervision cartridges "Springer" and "Matterhorn" are not so common I guess... Edited November 9, 2012 by Tigerduck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Did a nice catch last week... ..."Matterhorn" are not so common I guess... You aren't kidding you made a "nice catch". That's an understatement. Matterhorn is worth some bucks sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerduck Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 You aren't kidding you made a "nice catch". That's an understatement. Matterhorn is worth some bucks sir. Sorry, I was not aware that Matterhorn was that kind of rare... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Android8675 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 eBay Auction -- Item Number: 281017081117 Just won this baby.. My first 130xe. To whoever tried to outbid me at the last 10 seconds, better luck next time. Knowing my luck it'll be DOA, but for only $61.50 shipped and a 14 day returns OK, worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelmischief Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 The Eidolon, CIB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) A bit pricy. But it's REALLY HARD to find a **NICE** Atari 800 box, or boxed Atari 800 - where the box isn't crap. Lots of people ripped the glued ends open, and then they're cheap cereal-box cardboard, as you know. This one only has a couple small tears in the corners. This is the best I've seen, is excellent "in person," and I got the guy to put it in another box. One day, there will be a nice display of boxed A8 hardware on top of my bookshelf in my computer room! Boxed 800s go for hundred(s) now, HUGE if the box is nice, and it's a turkey-shoot whether it will be torn up in transit. I just wanted to try this. I've never had C, but C++ is so similar, I'll work a little backward one day and try this. The only printf I've ever done is a few x86 function calls on the retard-level in beginner's class. This is a rare import from England. Expensive, YOU BET. But go to Amazon or Amazon.uk and see the RIDICULOUS prices this book is listed for, if it ever is. Groovybee suggested it - and some others - to someone else. I've been snapping them up when I find them; I can't remember what they were but I think I have 'em now. If only more time!. I'm in no danger of using it soon, but wanted it. The only Assembler I've had is an introductory course in x86 under Linux. I guess I'll have to work backward, again. So few registers and such small numbers! Where to store values???? Almost completing the Abacus ST book series! They look dandy all together on my bookshelf! Edited November 14, 2012 by wood_jl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Doesn't it make you feel like a kid again, when you're able to open *brand new* Atari stuff, funky-fresh out of the box, and still wrapped in plastic? It's almost like a drug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk40001 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I got my new 1020 couple of days ago too, unfortunately not with the box but stil unused. I am just wondering now, if there is any proper software for this colour printer available? Writing instructions in basic does not make me feel very excited... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 The Atari Graphics tape came with the 1020 (later released in cart form with the light pen) - Also the manual has sample code to add to other programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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